Des Moines' "Nitefall on the River" delayed another 2 years

Catch up fast: Nitefall was displaced in 2019 when the Simon Estes Amphitheater closed for repairs.

• The event had a brief stint at Brenton Skating Plaza but was canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic.
• City officials announced in 2021 that it wouldn't return until this year because of bridge work.

What's happening: Construction was delayed after the bridge's estimated cost spiked more than 40% and city officials reconsidered their options.

• But City Council recently approved moving forward with what is now a nearly $20 million project.

What's next: The bridge work completion is anticipated for 2026.

• The amphitheater will reopen in 2027 and Nitefall will return then, Page says.